Definition[]
A computer security incident is an incident that is
| “ | [a] violation or imminent threat of violation of computer security policies, acceptable use policies, or standard security practices.[1] | ” |
| “ | any adverse event whereby some aspect of a computer system is threatened: loss of data confidentiality, disruption of data or system integrity, disruption or denial of availability.[2] | ” |
References[]
- ↑ NIST Special Publication 800-61.
- ↑ DM3595-001, at 6.